Who We Are
What We Do
CASA of Collin County is on the frontline of services for children removed from their homes and placed in child welfare due to abuse and neglect. With a child’s best interests and protection at the forefront, CASA of Collin County is appointed by District Court Judges as the child’s guardian ad litem or volunteer advocate and will remain with them throughout the duration of their time navigating the child welfare system. CASA of Collin County has served over 12,000 children over the past 30 years with quality advocacy.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our History
- Concerned over making decisions about abused and neglected children’s lives without sufficient information, a Seattle judge conceived the idea of using trained community volunteers to speak for the best interests of these children in court. This Seattle program was so successful that soon judges across the country began utilizing citizen advocates.
- Established in 1991, CASA remains the only court-mandated child-advocacy organization in Collin County. It is an affiliate member of Texas CASA and the National CASA Associations which have merited awards and recognition nationally from the U.S. Congress and the White House. The U.S. Department of Justice has recognized CASA as a model juvenile delinquency prevention program.
- To see CASA programs nationwide, visit: National CASA’s website.
Our Staff
Administration & Operations
Tricia Clifton
Chief Executive Officer and President
Sarah Cage
Chief Administration Officer
Patrick Wilber
Office Manager
Development & Communications
Jessica Dunn
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Amanda Gaumer
Community Engagement Manager
Brooke Kuehne
Donor Relations Manager
Program
Debi Williams
Chief Program Officer
Natasha Bywater
Volunteer Onboarding Manager
Francesca Inman
Advocacy Manager
Nikki Morris
Volunteer Education Manager
Layla Beaty
Senior Volunteer Coordinator & CFE Specialist
Ariana Moncada
Volunteer Coordinator
Courtney Gambill
Volunteer Coordinator
Daniella Durant
Volunteer Coordinator
Megan Williams
Volunteer Coordinator
Shay Jones
Volunteer Coordinator
Our Leadership
Board of Directors
Chair
Pam Murray
Chief Human Resources Officer
North Dallas Bank & Trust
Vice-Chair
Sharita Butler
Children’s Health System of Texas
VP Clinical Programs
Treasurer
Jason Hurd
First United Bank
Assistant Vice President
Corp. Secretary
Wendi Costlow
Independent Financial
EVP/Chief Marketing Officer
Executive at Large
Dennis Harris
Retired
Immediate Vice Chair
Rendell Gazzingan
Texas Health Resources
Administrator
Russel May
McKinney Police Dept.
Police Officer/Sergeant
Tracie Frazier
KDC
Marketing and Communications
Gareth Hooper
Sunrider International
Chief Information Officer
Dr. Julia Wiener
JW Strategies, LLC
Owner
Scott Jenkins
Denton Soccer Assoc. and Greater Lewisville Soccer Assoc.
Coach and Referee
David Smith
K-Lake Radio
Suzanne Bain
Baker Tilly US LLP
Director
Erinne Conner
Children’s Health/Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence Community
Development Manager
Advisory Council
Dorothy Foglia
Chief Nursing Officer
Texas Health/Frisco
Charmaine Nichols
Director of Clinic Access Services
Baylor Scott & White Health
Kevin Griffin
Banking, Community President
First United Bank
Jason Hurd
AVP Commercial Lending
First United Bank
Eric Kegley
Director – Transaction Advisory Services
Baker Tilly US
Leslie Vashler
SVP Treasury Management
Independent Financial
John Davis
Executive/General Council
SRS Distribution, Inc
Sharon Bradley
Director of Family and Social Services
Plano Independent School District
Steve Bell
President
Financial Renovation Solutions
Michael Puhl
Attorney
Patrick Keating
Attorney
Jennifer Grinke
Attorney
Albin Oldner Law, PLLC
Rebecca Neeley
Retired
Stephanie Law
Attorney
Bill King
EVP, Collin College
Kim Brown
VP of Operations
Costco
J.R. Radcliffe
Pursue Partners LLC
Bob Kehr
Owner
Kehr Technologies
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children
Financials
We work diligently to ensure that every dollar donated to CASA of Collin County will impact a child’s life. Here’s the proof.
CASA of Collin County’s financial statements are available upon request by contacting Tricia Clifton, CEO and President. Please complete the form to request CASA’s most recently completed audited Financial Statement and IRS form 990.
CASA of Collin County
101 E. Davis Street, McKinney, Texas 75069
Office 972.529.2272
TAX ID 75-2391961
